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Saint Louis of Toulouse, Saint Francis, and the Blessed John Capistrano, c1499-1500. Creator: Cristoforo Caselli
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Saint Louis of Toulouse, Saint Francis, and the Blessed John Capistrano, c1499-1500. Creator: Cristoforo Caselli
Saint Louis of Toulouse, Saint Francis, and the Blessed John Capistrano, c1499-1500. This triptych (an altarpiece with three panels) of three Franciscan holy men was probably placed on the high altar of a Franciscan church. Depicted as if bathed in natural light, the architectural setting with the three saints opens up to a serene landscape. Inside the church, this illusionistic opening would have given the painting the character of a divine vision. Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order, is depicted with the stigmata (wounds similar to those of Christ in the hands, feet, and side), which he received during a vision towards the end of his life. Rose petals are scattered across the floor
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This stunning triptych, created by the renowned Italian artist Cristoforo Caselli around 1499-1500, depicts three Franciscan saints: Saint Louis of Toulouse, Saint Francis of Assisi, and the Blessed John Capistrano. The altarpiece, which was likely placed on the high altar of a Franciscan church, showcases the saints in an architectural setting bathed in natural light, opening up to a tranquil landscape. The illusionistic opening would have given the painting a divine and otherworldly quality. At the center stands Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order, wearing the simple brown habit and showing the stigmata – the wounds similar to those of Christ in his hands, feet, and side, which he received during a vision towards the end of his life. A scattering of rose petals on the floor adds to the serene and spiritual atmosphere. To the left is Saint Louis of Toulouse, wearing the Franciscan habit and holding a book and a rosary. He is known for his piety and devotion to the Virgin Mary. To the right is the Blessed John Capistrano, also in Franciscan attire, holding a cross and a book. He was a renowned preacher and reformer, known for his fiery sermons and dedication to the faith. The intricate details of the apparel, the rich colors, and the decorative elements of the architectural setting all contribute to the beauty and grandeur of this fifteenth-century masterpiece. The altarpiece is a testament to the artistic heritage of Italy and the enduring influence of the Franciscan order on Christian art and spirituality.
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